FSU stands with Parkland community as President John Thrasher stands firm on guns on campus

Florida State University students attended a vigil Thursday night at the Moore Auditorium Courtyard on the one year anniversary of the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas school shooting.(Photo: Andrew Salinero/FSView)

Florida State University President John Thrasher Thursday implored students to support one another with love and respect as they remember the 17 persons killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

FSU has strong ties to the Parkland, Florida campus, one of the largest feeder schools to the university. There are 240 graduates enrolled at FSU, including 47 who are in their first year.

Another 178 new students have been admitted for the upcoming school year. The school’s principal, Ty Thompson, is an FSU graduate.

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Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

Florida State students and faculty gathered at the steps of Moore Auditorium on Thursday evening to honor the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on the one year anniversary of the tradedgy. Andrew Salinero/FSView

“We join them in remembering the 17 precious lives lost and the families who were devastated by this unspeakable tragedy,” Thrasher posted on his Twitter page. “We stand with the survivors and the community of Parkland on this most terrible of anniversaries.”

Student groups at FSU held a a vigil at 5 p.m. in the courtyard outside Moore Auditorium.

Florida State University President John Thrasher(Photo: Special to the Democrat)

“We know that some students are still grieving as a result of both of these events, and we encourage them to seek support through the University Counseling Center,” Thrasher said.

Tallahassee Community College President Jim Murdaugh also encouraged students there to seek counseling services.

Thrasher reiterated his stand against gun violence and any efforts to allow guns on university campuses.

“I would like to assure you that my stance against guns on campus has not changed, and, in fact, recent events have only reaffirmed my position,” Thrasher said. “College campuses should be safe from violence, and your safety will remain my number one priority.”

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